Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 vs Johnnie Walker Black Label
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 and Johnnie Walker Black Label, side by side: what each one is, who makes it, alcohol content, ingredients, sensory profile and flavor notes, all from the Bebidário profiles.
Which do you prefer?
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The differences in a few lines
- Both are whiskies, in different styles: Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 is tennessee whiskey (sour mash), no age statement; Johnnie Walker Black Label, blended Scotch whisky, 12 years.
- Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each.
- Jack Daniel's is owned by Brown-Forman; Johnnie Walker, by Diageo.
- Jack Daniel's comes from the USA; Johnnie Walker, from Scotland.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
- Flavor notes they share: old wood, vanilla, orange peel and black pepper.
- Only in Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, raisin, brown sugar and salinity; only in Johnnie Walker Black Label, toffee, peat, smoke and green apple.
Which one to choose?
- Looking for raisin, brown sugar and salinity? Jack Daniel's Old No. 7.
- Looking for toffee, peat, smoke and green apple? Johnnie Walker Black Label.
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Whisky · USA | Johnnie Walker Black Label Whisky · Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Whisky | Whisky |
| Brand | Jack Daniel's | Johnnie Walker |
| Brand owner | Brown-Forman | Diageo |
| Brand origin | USA | Scotland |
| Alcohol content | 40% ABV | 40% ABV |
| Type | Tennessee whiskey (sour mash) | Blended Scotch whisky |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Filtration | 10 feet (about 3 m) of sugar maple charcoal | — |
| Casks | New American white oak, toasted | — |
| Serving | — | Neat, on the rocks or in a highball |
| Grains | 80% corn, 12% malted barley, 8% rye | Single malt and grain whiskies |
| Ingredients | — | Aged malt spirit, unmalted cereal spirit, water and caramel color I. |
| Calories per 100 ml | 218 kcal | ≈ 221 kcal (alcohol only) |
| Sweetness | 3.5 | 3 |
| Acidity | 3 | 3 |
| Body | 6 | 6 |
| Bitterness | 3 | 3 |
| Alcohol | 8 | 8 |
| Notes — first sip | raisinold wood | old woodtoffeevanillapeatorange peel |
| Notes — mid-palate | raisinold woodvanillaorange peelbrown sugar | smokeblack peppergreen applepearvanilla |
| Notes — finish | old woodblack peppersalinity | orange peel |
Data from the Bebidário drink profiles. The sensory profile goes from 0 to 10 and combines Bebidário's reference with community votes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 and Johnnie Walker Black Label?
Both are whiskies, in different styles: Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 is tennessee whiskey (sour mash), no age statement; Johnnie Walker Black Label, blended Scotch whisky, 12 years. Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each. Jack Daniel's is owned by Brown-Forman; Johnnie Walker, by Diageo. Jack Daniel's comes from the USA; Johnnie Walker, from Scotland.
Which is stronger, Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 or Johnnie Walker Black Label?
Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each.
Are Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 and Johnnie Walker Black Label made by the same company?
No. Jack Daniel's is owned by Brown-Forman; Johnnie Walker, by Diageo.
Which is sweeter, Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 or Johnnie Walker Black Label?
They are about as sweet as each other in Bebidário's sensory profile (3.5 and 3, out of 10).
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